I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Exponent (Menlo Park, CA) in Sept 2016
Interview
A series of phone/Skype interviews with Principals then invited for a full day interview at the Menlo Park office. Interviewed with 10 principals/associates and was given an hour to present my research. Somewhat challenging interview process..Turned them down since their business model sounded too cut throat for my personality (I respect that they were very honest about their work culture & expectations).
Initial interviews were straightforward, had call with hiring manager then video interview with another managing scientist. They asked about my CV, research experience and explained about the company structure. Did not advance after second round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain more about (so-and-so resume bullet)?
Screening calls with employees at different levels. Then an all day interview that includes a technical talk. Present on things you did recently/know well enough during your technical talk so you can answer questions asked without saying you can’t answer because that work was 10 years ago. So sufficient research on the connection between your skill set and the work happening at Exponent in your practice of interest.
2 screening calls with folks at different levels in the practice of interest. Then full day interview with more people, mostly from the specific team you’ll be working with and a technical presentation. Biggest thing is to clearly articulate during the presentation how your background and interests fits in with the work going on at Exponent.
